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What to expect in Coron Island, Palawan?


Boat - Coron Island, Palawan

When you go to this ethereal place of Coron Island in Palawan, think about working out and backpacking. This place is filled of, uhm, water and land adventures that you have to be physically fit and prepared to climb and swim through the rest of the day (or depending on your itinerary).

Here’s the deal:

  • Mount Tapyas requires you to climb 750 steps. The stairs are cemented and in good condition, but 750 steps is no joke. Double that and you’ll get 1500!
  • Going to Kayangan Lake requires you to pace up and down 350 grueling steps (700 back and forth). By grueling, I mean uneven rocky steps and wobbly makeshift staircases.
  • Barracuda Lake has like around more or less 20 steps, but that requires climbing those very steep limestone rocks and avoid (free-) falling on them.
  • Of course, going to lakes and beaches surrounding this island requires you to swim and snorkel around. Get to enjoy the crystal waters as well as the awesome world beneath. Be wary of the sea urchins though. You can find lots in Shipwreck Lagoon, so donning a pair of aqua shoes is a must.

    • All lakes and beaches are teeming with corals, schools of various kinds of fishes and other forms of marine life. Witnessing such marine biodiversity will wow you and make you think twice on wasting precious water in the future.

    I wanna try scuba diving in Apo Reef next time, but hafta take scuba diving lessons first!

    Anyways, here’s my favorite spot: Kayangan Lake. Do not miss this should you go to Coron.

    Kayangan Lake in Coron Island, Palawan

    Kayangan Lake in Coron Island, Palawan

    Kayangan Lake in Coron Island, Palawan

    I know, my pics don’t do much justice. That’s why, you hafta go and see it yourself!

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    This entry was posted on April 28, 2010, 1:19 am and is filed under Philippines. You can follow any responses to this entry through RSS 2.0. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site.

    1. #1 by Dex on April 28, 2010 - 10:52 am

      Awesome! I miss Coron :(

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    2. #2 by roanne on April 29, 2010 - 2:08 pm

      Me too! I wanna come back there soon and get to explore other islets!

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